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Jim Luff, relationship manager at Flute Commerce, is attending five Gilbert Chamber events in September to help local businesses improve payment processing through a unified dashboard that offers same-day payouts and working capital.

Gilbert officials are testing a new drone to apply larvicide at recharge facilities every two weeks to control midge flies and protect reclaimed water supplies.

The pilot program was showcased at a recent event — part of the town’s broader plan to address future water shortages.

First Watch opened a new restaurant at Gilbert and Germann on Sept.

7. Located at 3971 S. Gilbert Road, the 5,300 sqft space seats over 170 guests and offers made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Town staff is planning to upgrade Freestone Park in north Gilbert by adding 16 pickleball courts, a playground, and a splash pad.

The project (on a 12.89-acre parcel at Freestone Parkway and Juniper Avenue) is 60% designed and received Planning Commission input last week.

Chandler Unified Governing Board approved a one-year contract with the Gilbert Police Department to provide school resource officers at Payne Junior High & Perry High School on Sept.

9. The contract passed with a 4-1 vote.

Arts organizations in Gilbert and Higley received state grant funding as part of a nearly $2.66 million program for nonprofit arts and cultural projects; Arizona Youth Ballet earned $3,920, the Gilbert Visual Art League $1,200, and East Valley Youth Symphony received $1,600 (awards announced for fiscal year 2027).

Gilbert recreation coordinator Taryn Cantrell turned lessons from a Kazakhstan sports exchange into the Kickoff for Inclusion soccer camp at Cactus Yards on Sept.

12; about 40 athletes with and without disabilities have registered to join.

The Town of Gilbert will hold its 9/11 memorial ceremony Friday, Sept.

11 at 6:30 p.m. at the permanent 9/11 Memorial with beams of light projected from 7-11 p.m. Residents can sign up in advance for volunteer projects that support local needs.